Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder 2019Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon Mayacamas is an old estate that was rejuvenated a little over a decade ago, and now they get huge scores every year. Grapes for this bottling come from high up in Napas Mount Veeder District, and produce an opulent, almost over the top Cab that blooms with a few hours in the decanter. Its absolutely packed to the brim with all sorts of alluring black fruits, coffee, sage, graphite, and dusty country road. A true

Part of the wine is declassified Châteauneuf-du-Pape

This wine was fermented and matured in stainless steel for 7 months before bottling

Delicate salmon colour

All work in the vineyards takes into account the effect it will have on the surrounding environment

the Flowers proceeded with the dream of producing their favorite cool-climate varietals in a place they believed uniquely suited to growing them

he ventured into music (he is an accomplished DJ) and also spent time in New York City learning about the wine trade here (he held internships at both Uva Wines in Brooklyn and Flatiron Wines in Manhattan

limestone and silica

Benoit Lahayem

1% Cabernet Sauvignon

A “Village” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Dark cherry/plum jam

The youngest vines are 15